Egan's Fundamentals of Respiratory Care

Learn the principles and skills you'll need as a respiratory therapist!  Egan's Fundamentals of Respiratory Care, 12th Edition provides a solid  foundation in respiratory care and covers the latest advances in this  ever-changing field. Known as the bible for respiratory care, this text  makes it easy to understand the role of the respiratory therapist, the  scientific basis for treatment, and clinical applications. Comprehensive  chapters correlate to the 2020 NBRC Exam matrices, preparing you for  clinical and exam success. Written by noted educators Robert Kacmarek,  James Stoller, and Albert Heuer, this edition includes new chapters on  heart failure as well as ethics and end-of-life care, plus the latest  AARC practice guidelines.
Updated content reflects the newest  advances in respiratory care, preparing you to succeed in today's health  care environment.UNIQUE! Mini-Clinis provide case scenarios challenging  you to use critical thinking in solving problems encountered during  actual patient care.Decision trees developed by hospitals highlight the  use of therapist-driven protocols to assess a patient, initiate care,  and evaluate outcomes. Rules of Thumb highlight rules, formulas, and key  points that are important to clinical practice. Learning objectives  align with the summary checklists, highlighting key content at the  beginning and at the end of each chapter, and parallel the three areas  tested on the 2020 NBRC Exam matrices.Learning resources on the Evolve  companion website include an NBRC correlation guide, image collection,  lecture notes, Body Spectrum electronic anatomy coloring book, and an  English/Spanish glossary.Student workbook provides a practical study  guide reflecting this edition of the text, offering numerous case  studies, experiments, and hands-on activities. Available  separately.Full-color design calls attention to the text's special  features and promotes learning.Glossary includes key terms and  definitions needed for learning concepts.NEW Heart Failure chapter  covers the disease that is the most frequent cause of unscheduled  hospital admissions. NEW Ethics and End-of-Life Care chapter explains  related issues and how to help patients and their families.NEW! Improved  readability makes the text easier to read and concepts easier to  understand. NEW! Updated practice guidelines from the AARC (American  Association for Respiratory Care) are included within the relevant  chapters.NEW! Updated chapters include topics such as arterial lines,  stroke, ACLS, PALS, hemodynamics, polysomnography, waveform  interpretation, and laryngectomy.NEW! Streamlined format eliminates  redundancy and complex verbiage.